Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Central Missouri actively follows a policy of nondiscrimination in regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, disability, and all other legally protected classes. This policy applies to educational programs and activities including athletics, instruction, grading, the awarding of student financial aid, recruitment, admission, employment, housing, placement and retention of students, faculty and staff. The university complies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to discrimination.

Persons having inquiries concerning the university’s compliance with this policy or any laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination are directed to contact the following: For Title IX related questions contact any of the following:

Toll free numbers for Relay Missouri are 711 or 800-735-2966 for TTY, and 866-735-2460 for voice callers. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit ED.gov at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

No individual will be subject to any form of retaliation, discipline, or other adverse action for reporting conduct in violation of the university’s nondiscrimination policy, assisting/cooperating in making a complaint, or assisting with the investigation of a complaint. Any individual who believes they have experienced or witnessed retaliation should immediately notify the appropriate member(s) of the administration as identified in this Statement.